Zizzi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Zizzi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 274A High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JL
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Zizzi among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ← Zizzi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Zizzi none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zizzi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Dolce & Salato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Compass at Mount Alvernia Hospital Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Art & Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Blue Sardinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Castle Garden School School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Zizzi
What is Zizzi's food hygiene rating?
Zizzi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Zizzi safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zizzi last inspected?
Zizzi was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zizzi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zizzi compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Zizzi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Zizzi and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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